Tom Hernandez, Barbette
Hernandez and Crystal Wunder asked the Board for support for out-of-state
travel to Spokane, Washington. Tom thanked the Board for their past support.

Gay Hughes explained the
bids received for the Pep Grant. The P.E. teachers will attend Project
Adventure in January for a team building workshop.

Larry Chouinard thanked the Board for their past
support of Close Up and requested support for this year’s trip.

Carl Manning attended the
WSBA Conference, he said it was very good.

Carl Manning reported that
the BOCES met the end of November and elected Bob Budd as the new Chair. The
Job Corps is continuing to move along. They are mainly focusing on an energy
curriculum but are being asked to consider nursing and food service. Job Corps
is a Federal program and is run at the Federal level.

Craig Beck reported that he
will meet with the Governor with the Council of Superintendents regarding the
SFC.

Larry Christensen remarked
that the tree and the Board Room decorations are beautiful.

Carl Manning read a letter
of from the SDE dated November 17, 2008 regarding the Riverton Special Ed. Department.

Consider an
Administrative Recommendation to Approve the Out-of-State Travel for the RHS Jazz
Band

Aric Hageman requested
permission for the RHS Jazz Band to travel out-of-state to Greeley, Colorado
for the Greeley/UNC Jazz Festival.

108 Moved by Carl Manning to approve the
out-of-state travel for the RHS Jazz Band to go to Greeley as
per policy. Seconded by Glenn Ogg. Motion carried.

Consider an
Administrative Recommendation to Approve the Out-of-State Travel for the RHS
Band/Choir

Pat Dalton and Aric Hageman
requested permission for the RHS Band/Choir to travel out-of-state to Spokane, Washington
for the MENC Northwest Division Conference.

109 Moved by Bill Russell to approve the
out-of-state travel for the RHS Band/Choir to go to Spokane, Washington
as per policy. Seconded by Kristy Shaklee. Motion carried.

Consider an Administrative Recommendation to Approve
the Out-of-State Travel for Close-Up

Larry Chouinard requested permission to travel
out-of-state to WashingtonD.C. for Close Up.

110 Moved by Carl Manning to approve the
out-of-state travel for Close Up to go to WashingtonD.C. as per policy. Seconded by Dean Peranteaux. Motion
carried.

Consider an
Administrative Recommendation to Approve the Out-of-State Travel for the
Multicultural Club

Tom Hernandez requested
permission for the Multicultural Club to travel out-of-state to Spokane, Washington
for the Northwest Indian Youth Conference.

111 Moved by Bill Russell to approve the
out-of-state travel for the Multicultural Club to go to Spokane, Washington
as per policy. Stated by Glenn Ogg. Motion carried.

Consider an Administrative
Recommendation to Award the Bids for the Carolyn M. White Pep Grant

112 Moved by Carl Manning to accept the bids as
outlined in the document presented by Gay Hughes. Seconded by Kristy Shaklee.
Motion carried.

Consider an
Administrative Recommendation to Accept the Consolidated Grant Award for
2008-2009

Kim McKinnon requested that
the Board accept the Consolidated Grant for the 2008-2009 school year in the
amount of $2,793,061.00. This grant provides funds for several programs in the
District.

113 Moved by Bill Russell to receive the
Consolidated Grant funds in the amount of $2,793,061.00. Seconded by Carl Manning.
Motion carried.

Consider an
Administrative Recommendation to Accept the WyomingArtsCouncilParks and
Culture Grant

We have received notice of
a grant award from the WyomingArtsCouncilParks and Culture Grant in the amount of $600.00. This grant
provided funds to pay for a program by Buffalo Bill.

114 Moved by Carl Manning to receive the WyomingArtsCouncilParks and
Culture Grant in the amount of $600.00. Seconded by Kristy Shaklee. Motion
carried.

Consider an
Administrative Recommendation to Adopt a 403B Retirement Plan for District
Employees

Mike Collins recommended
the Board adopt a 403(b) Retirement Plan for District employees. By law, public
entities have to have a written plan for all 403(b) plans.

115 Moved by Carl Manning to adopt a 403(b)
Retirement Plan for District employees. Seconded by Bill Russell. Motion
carried.

Consider to Appoint an At-Large Rec Board Member

A letter of interest for the position on the Rec
Board was received from Lars Flanagan.

116 Moved by Carl Manning to appoint Lars
Flanagan to the District No. 25 Rec Board. Seconded by Bill Russell. Motion
carried.

Consider an Administrative Recommendation to Hire
Coaches

Keith Bauder is recommending the Board hire the
following coaches:

Jay Galey High
School Assistant Wrestling

Jay Galey Middle
School Head Wrestling

Matt Coughanour High
School Assistant Wrestling

Matt Coughanour Middle
School Assistant Wrestling

Derek Watson Middle
School Assistant Wrestling

117 Moved by Bill
Russell to hire the coaches as listed above. Seconded by Kristy Shaklee. Motion
carried.

Consider an Administrative Recommendation to PayMid-Valley 50% of their Retainage

118 Moved
by Carl Manning to pay Mid-Valley 50% of their retainage in the amount of
$547,561.77. Seconded by Bill Russell. Motion carried.

Consider an
Administrative Recommendation to Approve Change Order No. 40 with Mid-Valley
General Contractors

Colleen Nelson is
recommending that the Board approve Change Order No. 40 with Mid-Valley General
Contractors. This change order is in the amount of $22,152.76. This change
order is for the increase in asphalt paving due to the increase in oil pricing.

119 Moved by Carl Manning to approve Change
Order No. 40 with Mid-Valley General Contractors in the amount of $22,152.76.
Seconded by Bill Russell. Motion carried.